In marine iguanas males are much larger than females and fight with one another for access to areas that are preferred by females.  What type of evolutionary force is causing the increase in male size?

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In marine iguanas males are much larger than females and fight with one another for access to areas that are preferred by females.  What type of evolutionary force is causing the increase in male size?

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A. disruptive (natural) selection
B. intrasexual selection
C. disruptive (natural) selection
D. stabilizing (natural) selection
E. intersexual selection
 
 
 
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